Joni Eareckson Tada

“I don’t often think about those days I served on the Council. During a recent vacation in Yosemite National Park, however, Ken and I noticed that everywhere we went, the paths were paved and marked with access symbols. I was pleasantly surprised to discover miles of trails I could wander.” - Joni Eareckson Tada



“The 71-year-old ministry leader, who is quadriplegic and at risk, is in “bright spirits” and receiving antibodies treatment.” - CToday



“Tada emphasized the miraculous nature of this finding ‘given the aggressive nature of that reoccurring cancer.’” - Christian Headlines



“Tada revealed that her discharge was delayed because the hospital wanted to make certain that all the proper medical equipment arrived at her home prior to her release.” - Christian Post



“The 69-year-old author, speaker and artist has long dealt with health complications, having quadriplegia and chronic pain for 51 years.” - Christian Headlines



“Joni Eareckson Tada’s half-century as a quadriplegic and a disabilities advocate is far more than a story of human endurance. It’s a Christ-exalting example of a courageous truth Christians don’t always embrace: ‘When I am weak, then I am strong’” WORLD



“47 years ago, I took a reckless dive into shallow water – it was a fateful dive which completely altered my life.”



Review: Walking with God through Pain and Suffering



“When a Christian leader views marriage on a sliding scale, what does this say to the millions of couples who must deal daily with catastrophic injuries and illnesses?”“At the Joni and Friends International Disability Center, we encounter thousands of couples who, despite living with serious disabling conditions, showcase the grace of God in their weakness every day. Marriage is designed to be a picture of God’s sacrificial love for us.